What Nutrient Most Commonly Contributes to Eutrophication

Question

What nutrient most commonly contributes to eutrophication?
A) phosphorus
B) nitrite
C) sulfide
D) methane
E) iron oxides

Accepted Answer

Phosphorus is the most commonly identified nutrient that contributes to eutrophication. Phosphorus is often found in fertilizers, detergents, and sewage and can stimulate excessive growth of algae and other aquatic plants, leading to oxygen depletion and harm to aquatic animal life.